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- Teachers of years 1-10 see the benefits of hands-on computer science and AI education but lack the right tools to engage students, according to a new report, 'Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education'.
- Age-appropriate and curriculum-aligned LEGO® Education lessons equip educators with everything they need to teach computer science and AI concepts as part of their curriculum.
- Students explore and build essential computer science and AI literacy skills through hands-on, collaborative and meaningful learning.
BILLUND, Denmark, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LEGO® Education announced a new hands-on solution and curriculum for computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) for year 1-10 classrooms that fosters collaboration, creativity, and learning outcomes. Shipping from April 2026, LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI enables schools to expand critically needed access to computer science and AI education.
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"We have a vision for kids learning, building and coding together – moving away from classrooms where kids work individually on computers with headphones on," said Atish Gonsalves, Head of Product, Computer Science & AI, LEGO Education. With LEGO Education Computer Science & AI, students collaborate and work in groups of four while teachers facilitate hands-on lessons with ready-to-use materials. Kits are specifically designed for years 1-2, 3-6 and 7-10, featuring LEGO® bricks, hardware and lessons that are accessible for beginners yet offer infinite possibilities for experienced learners.
'Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education' found that many teachers are lacking the right tools to engage their students in these concepts. In fact, more than half of teachers globally say current resources leave students "bored", and nearly half say computer science isn't relatable and doesn't connect to students' interests or day-to-day. While 69 per cent of global teachers agree AI literacy is critical for students' futures, 40 per cent say their schools aren't prepared to teach it responsibly.
"The future will be led by children who don't just use technology – they understand it, question it and ultimately build a better world with it," said Andrew Sliwinski, Head of Product Experience, LEGO Education. "AI presents incredible opportunities for learning, but it must be introduced with intention and care. This is why we developed a solution for the classroom grounded in the LEGO Group's values of child safety, privacy and well-being. With LEGO Education Computer Science & AI, children engage with AI to build their understanding of how the technology works in a safe and responsible way."
LEGO Education is introducing a hands-on, student-centred approach to effectively teach computer science concepts in the classroom and foster AI literacy, creativity and student agency. The report found that teachers value digital learning with screens but want more balance to deliver the best learning outcomes. The LEGO Education curriculum includes both screen-free lessons and lessons that combine physical bricks with the digital LEGO® Education Coding Canvas to bring student creations to life. To understand why and how the technology works, students build and experiment with AI, ultimately learning how to engage with it in a more meaningful and responsible way. This marks a significant shift in how these subjects are taught in classrooms.
With the upcoming launch of LEGO Education Computer Science & AI and the recent introduction of LEGO® Education Science, LEGO Education is designing solutions that equip schools with the tools they need to more easily and effectively teach subjects that have often been disconnected and inaccessible to many students and teachers. As part of this transition, the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Portfolio will retire, including LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime and LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential. For details and timing, visit LEGOeducation.com/SPIKE-retirement.
LEGO Education Computer Science & AI will begin shipping in April 2026. To learn more, visit LEGOeducation.com/CS-AI.
Stay connected on social media through LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Key Product Information
- Kits will be available in three grade bands: years 1-2, 3-6 and 7-10.
- Each kit is a stackable box containing LEGO bricks, interactive hardware, connection card(s), charging cable(s) and building instructions.
- LEGO Education Coding Canvas offers intuitive, block-based coding experience with word and icon blocks (available on a web browser or as an iOS app). LEGO Education Coding Canvas requires no student login, and data is only saved locally.
- Free unlimited access to the online Teacher Portal includes Getting Started materials, facilitation notes, classroom presentations, curriculum-aligned lessons and more.
- Collaborative experiences invite students to build, code and create their own AI interactions.
- FIRST® LEGO® League Future Edition deepens the learning from LEGO Education Computer Science & AI in the classroom. FIRST LEGO League will be available as Founders Edition and Future Edition. For information on eligibility and availability, visit: LEGOeducation.com/FLL
Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education
Survey of 1,800 teachers and administrators across the United States, Germany, South Korea and Australia. Respondents included general educators, US administrators and computer science specialists. The survey was conducted by Edelman DXI Research on behalf of LEGO Education during August and September 2025.
Download the full report: LEGOeducation.com/AI
About LEGO® Education
LEGO® Education brings inquiry-based, hands-on learning into year 1-10 classrooms and beyond, combining educators' expertise with engaging LEGO® bricks and standards-aligned lessons to deliver meaningful learning outcomes. These learning experiences, rooted in safety, collaboration and hands-on discovery, inspire students to believe that any subject or path in life is within reach.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, LEGO Education, the LEGO Education logo and the SPIKE logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2026 The LEGO Group.
Media Contact
Kelley Brescia
Kelley.brescia@LEGO.com
- Teachers of years 1-10 see the benefits of hands-on computer science and AI education but lack the right tools to engage students, according to a new report, 'Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education'.
- Age-appropriate and curriculum-aligned LEGO® Education lessons equip educators with everything they need to teach computer science and AI concepts as part of their curriculum.
- Students explore and build essential computer science and AI literacy skills through hands-on, collaborative and meaningful learning.
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LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution
LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution
LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution
LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution
BILLUND, Denmark, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LEGO® Education announced a new hands-on solution and curriculum for computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) for year 1-10 classrooms that fosters collaboration, creativity, and learning outcomes. Shipping from April 2026, LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI enables schools to expand critically needed access to computer science and AI education.
LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI empowers teachers to deliver computer science and AI learning that is impactful, meaningful, and relevant for every K-8 classroom (ages 5-11+). jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2857931/LEGO_Education_CSAI_Concept_Video.mp4', image: 'https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2857931/LEGO_Education_CSAI_Concept_Video.mp4?p=thumbnail', autostart:'false', stretching : 'uniform', width: '512', height: '288'});
"We have a vision for kids learning, building and coding together – moving away from classrooms where kids work individually on computers with headphones on," said Atish Gonsalves, Head of Product, Computer Science & AI, LEGO Education. With LEGO Education Computer Science & AI, students collaborate and work in groups of four while teachers facilitate hands-on lessons with ready-to-use materials. Kits are specifically designed for years 1-2, 3-6 and 7-10, featuring LEGO® bricks, hardware and lessons that are accessible for beginners yet offer infinite possibilities for experienced learners.
'Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education' found that many teachers are lacking the right tools to engage their students in these concepts. In fact, more than half of teachers globally say current resources leave students "bored", and nearly half say computer science isn't relatable and doesn't connect to students' interests or day-to-day. While 69 per cent of global teachers agree AI literacy is critical for students' futures, 40 per cent say their schools aren't prepared to teach it responsibly.
"The future will be led by children who don't just use technology – they understand it, question it and ultimately build a better world with it," said Andrew Sliwinski, Head of Product Experience, LEGO Education. "AI presents incredible opportunities for learning, but it must be introduced with intention and care. This is why we developed a solution for the classroom grounded in the LEGO Group's values of child safety, privacy and well-being. With LEGO Education Computer Science & AI, children engage with AI to build their understanding of how the technology works in a safe and responsible way."
LEGO Education is introducing a hands-on, student-centred approach to effectively teach computer science concepts in the classroom and foster AI literacy, creativity and student agency. The report found that teachers value digital learning with screens but want more balance to deliver the best learning outcomes. The LEGO Education curriculum includes both screen-free lessons and lessons that combine physical bricks with the digital LEGO® Education Coding Canvas to bring student creations to life. To understand why and how the technology works, students build and experiment with AI, ultimately learning how to engage with it in a more meaningful and responsible way. This marks a significant shift in how these subjects are taught in classrooms.
With the upcoming launch of LEGO Education Computer Science & AI and the recent introduction of LEGO® Education Science, LEGO Education is designing solutions that equip schools with the tools they need to more easily and effectively teach subjects that have often been disconnected and inaccessible to many students and teachers. As part of this transition, the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Portfolio will retire, including LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime and LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential. For details and timing, visit LEGOeducation.com/SPIKE-retirement.
LEGO Education Computer Science & AI will begin shipping in April 2026. To learn more, visit LEGOeducation.com/CS-AI.
Stay connected on social media through LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Key Product Information
- Kits will be available in three grade bands: years 1-2, 3-6 and 7-10.
- Each kit is a stackable box containing LEGO bricks, interactive hardware, connection card(s), charging cable(s) and building instructions.
- LEGO Education Coding Canvas offers intuitive, block-based coding experience with word and icon blocks (available on a web browser or as an iOS app). LEGO Education Coding Canvas requires no student login, and data is only saved locally.
- Free unlimited access to the online Teacher Portal includes Getting Started materials, facilitation notes, classroom presentations, curriculum-aligned lessons and more.
- Collaborative experiences invite students to build, code and create their own AI interactions.
- FIRST® LEGO® League Future Edition deepens the learning from LEGO Education Computer Science & AI in the classroom. FIRST LEGO League will be available as Founders Edition and Future Edition. For information on eligibility and availability, visit: LEGOeducation.com/FLL
Building the Future: A Global Report on Computer Science & AI Education
Survey of 1,800 teachers and administrators across the United States, Germany, South Korea and Australia. Respondents included general educators, US administrators and computer science specialists. The survey was conducted by Edelman DXI Research on behalf of LEGO Education during August and September 2025.
Download the full report: LEGOeducation.com/AI
About LEGO® Education
LEGO® Education brings inquiry-based, hands-on learning into year 1-10 classrooms and beyond, combining educators' expertise with engaging LEGO® bricks and standards-aligned lessons to deliver meaningful learning outcomes. These learning experiences, rooted in safety, collaboration and hands-on discovery, inspire students to believe that any subject or path in life is within reach.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, LEGO Education, the LEGO Education logo and the SPIKE logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2026 The LEGO Group.
Media Contact
Kelley Brescia
Kelley.brescia@LEGO.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution
LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution
LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution
LEGO® Education Announces Hands-on Computer Science & AI Learning Solution
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a breakout debut at CES 2026, Robotin today announced that its flagship innovation, the Robotin R2 Pro, has secured multiple top industry awards and widespread critical acclaim. By successfully bridging the gap between automated vacuuming and true deep carpet washing, Robotin has not only captured the attention of major media outlets like CNET, Reuters, PCMag, and TechTimes but has also secured significant interest from global distributors and investors.
The R2 Pro's surprise reveal of its "Vacuum & Mop Module"—complementing its signature "Carpet Wash & Dry Module"—cemented its status as the standout smart home product of the show.
CES 2026 Award Winners
The Robotin R2 Pro was recognized for its breakthrough modular design and ability to solve the "final frontier" of robot cleaning: washing carpets. Honors include:
- CNET: Best of CES 2026
- TWICE: Picks Award 2026
- The Gadget Flow: Best Product of CES
- Best of Kickstarter: Top Innovation
- Tom's Guide: Featured in "Best Robot Vacuums of CES 2026"
The R2 Pro's hands-on demos at Eureka Park drew crowds and praise from top-tier tech journalism, including CNET, Reuters, ZDNet, PCMag, and TechTimes.
In addition to media accolades, Robotin concluded CES 2026 with highly successful strategic meetings. The company has engaged in advanced talks with major international dealers, distributors, and investment partners, all of whom recognized the R2 Pro as a category-defining product with high market potential.
Feature Story: The 150-Year Journey to Robotin
Revolution Story: 150-Year Carpet Washing Revolution | From Hands & Knees to Robotin R2
Why does the R2 Pro matter? Because for 150 years, humanity has fought a silent war against the ground we walk on. Robotin is the peace treaty.
For one hundred and fifty years, humanity has fought a silent war against the ground we walk on. It begins in 1875. Back then, a clean rug wasn't a luxury...it was a physical sacrifice. We had no electricity. We had no mercy. To wash a floor meant mixing ox gall...bile from a cow's liver...with ammonia. We scrubbed on our hands and knees until our skin blistered, then dragged hundreds of pounds of wet wool into the sunlight, praying for the wind to dry it before the mold set in.
But the human spirit is restless. Just one year later, in 1876, Melville Bissell gave us the first mechanical sweeper to fight the surface dust. Yet, brushes weren't enough. We demanded power. So in 1901, Hubert Cecil Booth reversed the wind, parking massive, horse-drawn vacuums called "Puffing Billy" on the streets of London to suck the dirt from our windows.
The technology shrank rapidly. By 1908, William Hoover had put the electric vacuum into our closets. We had conquered the dust, but the deep filth remained untouchable. Throughout the 1930s, if you wanted to wash, you had to surrender your rugs to the "Rug Plant." Huge factories where carpets were submerged in soap tanks and crushed through steel wringers. The home was for living; the washing was for the industry.
But the mid-century trapped us. Wall-to-wall carpeting took over the world. You couldn't send your floor away anymore. So, in 1964, Hot Water Extraction was born. By 1974, pros were mounting V8 engines inside vans—the "Truck-Mount"—blasting hot water into our living rooms to get the deep clean we craved.
But we wanted independence. In 1978, Roger Kent handed the labor back to us with the Rug Doctor, allowing us to rent deep cleaning power on demand. Then, by 1993, Bissell delivered a breakthrough: miniaturizing the technology into handheld spot cleaners. It gave us the instant power to tackle accidents. But for all its innovation, the labor remained ours... forcing us back onto our hands and knees to fight stains one by one.
Then, the digital dawn. 2002 brought the first robotic vacuum. It promised us freedom. But for the next twenty years, a painful gap remained. Robots could vacuum. They could mop hard floors. But the moment they touched carpet? They surrendered. They lifted their pads and ran away. Even in 2020, the smartest AI in the world refused to wash the rug.
That changed in 2022. Jun Long, a robotics expert, saw his wife struggle. She loved their carpets, but with allergies, kids, and a stray cat, keeping them clean was a daily battle. Jun set a vision: "No chores, no wars." He gathered a team of robotic experts to build the solution, naming the company after his promise: Robot In... Chores Out. Robotin was born.
2025. The prototype is perfected. And in 2026, the world changes. Welcome to the Robotin Era. This is the Robotin R2. The world's first modular robot. Snap in the Vacuum & Mop module for your tile. But here is the revolution... Snap in the Carpet Wash & Dry Module.
It doesn't just vacuum. It injects hot water. It scrubs the fibers. It extracts the filth. And crucially... it dries. Real hot air drying. No more wet socks. No more rental machines. No more hands and knees.
From the ox gall and scrub brushes of 1875... to the modular autonomy of 2026. The history of cleaning has led to this moment. Your carpet is finally, truly, washed.
The new era begins now. Robotin.
Product At-A-Glance
- Product: Robotin R2 Pro
- Availability: Mid-2026
- Key Specs: 115 AW Suction, AI Perception, Hot Air Drying, Modular Design.
- Modules Included: Carpet Wash & Dry Module + Vacuum & Mop Module.
About Robotin
Robotin is an innovative technology company focused on the research, design, production, and marketing of AI and robotics. Guided by the vision of "everyone has a Robotin," the company aims to improve everyday life through intelligent automation. Upholding the values of customer-centered thinking, truth-seeking, excellence, and continuous innovation, Robotin is committed to building a leading international brand in AI and robotics. Its core value proposition — "Robot in, chores out" — drives the development of next-generation modular home robotics.
Website: www.robotin.com
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Next Steps for Robotin
Following a successful CES, Robotin is finalizing production schedules and expanding its distribution network to ensure the R2 Pro reaches homes by mid-2026.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Robotin R2 Pro Sweeps "Best of CES" Awards; Heralds a New Era in 150-Year History of Carpet Washing
